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The Men Leading the Water Revolution

When Greg Ryan and his son came up with the technology to pasteurize water, they didn't know they would be leading the most important and lucrative subsector of the water industry. Perhaps no one understands the value of water better than a farmer

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Hot Industry: Water Conservation

As demand for clean water rises, and the supply of clean water decreases, the time for innovation in the water sector is now. Why It's Hot Every statistic about water scarcity is more staggering than the next: One out of eight people in the world doesn't have access to clean water, and one out of every five deaths in children under the age of 5 is from water-related disease.

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Leading Through Change: John Caplan

He's spearheaded brand expansions, business makeovers, and reputation restorations. John Caplan, CEO of OpenSky, is a master of change. He shares the best lessons he's learned

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Employee Performance: Give Straight Talk

Employees need to know how they are doing--especially (but not only) if they're underperforming. What may seem like common sense sometimes gets overlooked when it comes to managing people.

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Design a Company Logo That Stands Out

Hold a design contest online, says Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder of 99designs. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.

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Thank Your Employees in Just 8 Words

Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking. The other day I was given the challenge to recognize 30 people by writing each one of them a note, which got me thinking about the amazing implications of recognizing employee's contributions

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Find Capital for a Fast-Growing Business

With banks taking a more conservative approach to financing, it's wise to explore these other options. Growing your small business is challenging, whether you're an ice cream company looking to significantly expand distribution, a software company establishing a new office to double your staff, or a parts manufacturer looking to create a new customized production line. One of the biggest hurdles is getting the capital you need to take the business to the next level.

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Make Your Customer Trends Pay Off

One way to manage the peaks and valleys of cash flow is to plan marketing strategies based on your customer trends. An important aspect of any business is identifying and reacting to trends; then laying these trends over your demographics in order to manage for peaks and valleys. This has been a normal approach for me when conducting a financial analysis on turnaround clients

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